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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Shri Pashupati Paras takes part in the Swachhta Hi Seva Jan Andolan cleanliness drive in Patna, Bihar
Ministry of Food Processing Industries with the aim of maintaining cleanliness observes Shramdaan for Swachhata initiative
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries , with the aim of maintaining cleanliness has observed Shramdaan for Swachhata initiative aiming towards a Garbage Free India and honouring Bapu's spirit of cleanliness and unity.
Union Minister Shri Pashupati Paras took part in the Swachhta Hi Seva Jan Andolan cleanliness drive in Patna, Bihar.
Union Minister of State Shri Prahlad Singh Patel joined hands for the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary, MoFPI along with other senior officers & staff members also gathered for Shramdaan today in the 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign to make 'One Date, One Hour' a success by joining hands for a cleaner and greener India.
NIFTEM Kundali & Tanjavur also celebrated the Swachhta Hi Sewa festival with all enthusiasm and dedication towards a Garbage Free India.
The campaign witnessed a participation of 100 members in the Shramdaan who actively volunteered for Swachh Bharat Mission.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
131st Tribes India Flagship Store Inaugurated in Jabalpur
TRIFED, under Ministry of Tribal Affairs is expanding its retail operations across the country. The latest outlet, the 131st showroom was inaugurated in a prime location in Jabalpur on March 25, 2021, making it the third outlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Celebrating the concept of “India under One Roof, the showroom will showcase the best of authentic tribal handicrafts and handlooms from traditions such as Maheshwari, Pochampally, Chanderi, Bagh from across all the states of India, and also feature natural, organic produce and products Van Dhan essentials and immunity boosters such as organic grains, spices, herbal teas, besides exquisite bell and metal work items. Categorised into attractive segments, there are dedicated counters for textiles, sarees and stoles such as Bagh print, readymade garments for men, women and children, exquisite tribal jewellery, metal work, iron items, pottery paintings, Van Dhan natural produce in this large store. A special focus of the store in the opening days of the showroom will be on the exquisite Holi collection – featuring colourful traditional kurtas, sarees, stoles, sherbets, organic gulal, dry fruits etc.
“The empowerment of the tribal people is the main objective of TRIFED. All our efforts, be it in getting better prices for their produce, helping them add value to the basic produce, or enable them to get access to larger markets, are targeted at achieving this. It is with this in mind, that we are continuously working to expand our retail operations.” – Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED said during the virtual inauguration of the latest Tribes India flagship store in Jabalpur.
From a single flagship store at 9 Mahadev Road, New Delhi in 1999 to 131 retail outlets across India, the TRIBES India brand is growing rapidly.In its mission to empower the downtrodden tribal people, by promoting the economic welfare of their communities across India , TRIFED, as the national nodal agency for tribal welfare, had started the procurement and marketing of tribal art and craft items through its network of retail outlets under the Tribes India brand. TRIFED is committed to protecting and furthering the interests of the tribal communities across the country.
Ministry of Culture
A Large number Indian classics, popular Indian works and literary masterpieces have been promoted into foreign languages by Sahitya Akademi: Sh . G. Kishan Reddy
Government of India has constantly taken various steps to promote/encourage the translation of Indian Literature into foreign languages through Sahitya Akademi . Over the years, the Akademi has promoted several Indian classics and popular Indian works into foreign languages such as The Ayodhya Canto of the Ramayana as told by Kamban from Tamil into English, Chemmeen from Malayalam into English and several Eastern European languages, Kavitavali by Tulsidas into English, Godaan by Premchand into English, Garambica Bapu by S.N. Pendse into English, Pather Panchali by Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyopadhyay into French, to name a few.
The Akademi has published translations of the following 10 books of 10 different Indian languages into Chinese, Russian and English:
- Surujmukhir Swapna by Syed Abdul Malik 
- Arogyaniketan by Tara shankar Bandyopadhyay 
- Vevishaal by Jhaverchand Meghani 
- Kavve Aur Kala Pani by Nirmal Verma 
- Parva by S. L. Bhyrappa 
- Manoj Dasanka Katha O Kahini by Manoj Das 
- Marhi Da Diva by Gurdial Singh 
- Sila NerangalilSila Manidargal by D. Jayakanthan 
- Illu by R. Viswanatha Sastry 
- Ek Chadar Maili Si by Rajinder Singh Bedi 
Apart from the above mentioned translations and publications, the Akademi has published/translated a number of titles into foreign languages. The Publications of Indian Masterpieces translated in Foreign Languages to Promote Indian Literature Abroad are:
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Herbert by Nabarun Bhattacharya
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This information is given by the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in Rajya Sabha today.
AYUSH
Cabinet approves inclusion of the AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat in National AYUSH Mission
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the inclusion of AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre  component of Ayushman Bharat in National AYUSH Mission .
The proposal entails an expenditure of Rs. 3399.35 Crore  for operationalization of AYUSH HWCs within a period of five years that is from financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24.
The operationlization of AYUSH HWCs component under NAM shall have to achieve the following objectives:
a. To establish a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices focusing on preventive promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative healthcare by integration with the existing public health care system.
b. To provide informed choice to the needy public by making the AYUSH services available.
c. The AYUSH services include community awareness about lifestyle, die, Yoga, medicinal plants and provision of medicines for selected conditions as per strength of AYUSH systems.
The Ministry of AYUSH, in consultation with States/UTs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and other line Ministries, has proposed following two models for operationalization of 12,500 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres throughout the country:
- Upgradation of existing AYUSH dispensaries 
- Upgradation of existing Sub Health Centres  
Benefits:
- Enhanced accessibility to achieve universal health coverage for affordable treatment.
- Reduced burden on secondary and tertiary health care facilities
- Reduced out of pocket expenditure due to "self-care" model.
- Integration of AYUSH in implementation of SDG 3, as mandated by NITI Aayog
- Validated holistic wellness model in target areas.
Background:
The National Health Policy 2017 has advocated mainstreaming the potential of AYUSH systems  within a pluralistic system of Integrative healthcare.
The Government of India, in February, 2018 has decided that 1.5 lakh health & wellness Centres would be created by transforming existing Sub health Centres and Primary health Centres to deliver Comprehensive Primary health Care.
It was further decided that Ministry of AYUSH will operationalize 10% of the total sub-health Centres as Health and Wellness Centres i.e. 12,500 under Ayushman Bharat.
The vision of the proposal is to establish a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices, to empower masses for "self care" to reduce the disease burden and out of pocket expenditure and to provide informed choice of the needy public.
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  in lndia have undergone a vast development in the last five decades registering a tremendous growth as well as the progress in terms of quality production, exports, innovation, product and process development. Entrepreneurial efforts have made it possible to produce a number of items, which hitherto were imported.
The lndian entrepreneurs are very creative and innovate new products and processes as well as provide innovative services to remain competitive in domestic and global market. This has become possible to encourage such innovative effo.rts and promote their spirit in larger interest of qualitative development of ViUf. Accordingly, the Ministry of MSME recognizes the contributions of these entrepreneurs for their outstanding performance and motivate and encourage them by conferring awards at the National Level.
Online Applications are invited from the Entrepreneurs for the following Categories for consideration of National MSME Awards 2021'22 at the National Level'
1. Awards for Manufacturing Entrepreneurship 
2. Awards for Service Entrepreneurship 
3. Awards for Special Category of Enterprises
 Women Entrepreneurship 
 Entrepreneurs belonging to SC/ST Category 
 Entrepreneurs belonging to 'Divyang' Category 
The eligible MSMEs will submit online applications in the relevant category of awards in the website of www.dcmsme.sov.in  in the following link https://dashboard.msme.sov.inlna/
Ent-NA-Admin/fnlinA"r.aspx. An enterprise can apply for more than one category of award' The MSME winners of the awards shall have the privilege of allowing their employees to wear labels, pins, ties, logo or other distinctive badges with the symbol of the Awards indicating the year of Award inscribed on it. The entrepreneurs can also use the symbol on their letterheads or any advertisement issued along with the year of the award. The amount of cash prize received by winners is exempted under section 10 of lncome Tax Act 1961.
The last date for online submission of application is on 20.04.2022. For further details and guidance, MSME Entrepreneurs are requested to contact MSME'Development lnstitute, Chennai , Madurai  & Tirunelveli ( Ph :0462-2342137 or District centre of their respective districts, according to a press release issued by P.Sivasubramanian, Deputy Director, MSME DI, Chennai.
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Ministry of Communications
West Bengal Circle of India Post celebrates 73rd Republic Day
Kolkata, 26th January, 2022
The Nation is celebrating 73rd Republic Day today. The main function was held at Rajpath in the National Capital where President Ram Nath Kovind took the salute of the parade. In that function, the tableau of Ministry of Communication/Department of Posts depicted the theme 'India Post: 75 years @ Resolve - Women Empowerment’.
Besides the national capital, Republic Day has been celebrated in Yogayog Bhawan, the Headquarters of West Bengal Circle of India Post. Ms. J. Charukesi, Chief Postmaster General  unfurled the National Flag in presence of other higher authorities and staff members. COVID protocol has been maintained in the programme.
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Special Service and Features
OPENING OF NEW SUB POST OFFICE AT PERUMBAKKAM ON 01.03.2021
Keeping in view the needs of general public residing at Perumbakkam and its adjacent areas and its vast development, the Postal Department is opening a new Sub Post Office at Perumbakkam w.e.f. 01.03.2021.
The new Post office will serve a population of about 71000 of Perumbakkam Panchayat and its adjacent areas. The new office will function at No. 52, Dr. Ambedkar Salai, Perumbakkam with the working hour from 0900 A.M. to 0500 P.M. The computerized new post office will provide all kinds of postal facilities like posting of unregistered mails, booking of registered letters, Parcels, VP letters/ parcels, Speed Post, Money Orders and collection of telephone bills and PLI/ RPLI insurance premiums and Core Banking Services of all Savings Bank Schemes like Savings Deposit, Recurring Deposit, Time Deposit, Monthly Income Scheme, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samriti Account, Public Provident Fund Account, National Savings Certificates, Kisan Vikas Patra the general public. The mail delivery to the area will continue to be provided from Medavakkam Post Office, Chennai 600 100. Perumbakkam will be the 100th Sub Post office of Tambaram postal Division with Pincode 600 100.
The new Post Office will be inaugurated by Smt. Sumathi Ravichandran Postmaster General, Chennai City Region Chennai 600 002 on 01.03.2021 at 1000 hours in the august presense of Shri. K. Soma Sundaram, Director of Postal Services, Chennai City Region, Chennai 600 002.
The general public, residents of the locality, commercial and educational institutions are requested to utilize the postal services offered from this new Post Office and extend their support to the Department.
This stated press release issued by Smt. T.V. Sundari, Senior Superintendent of Post offices, Tambaram Division, Chennai 600 045.
Ministry of Finance
Recommendations of 46th GST Council Meeting
Existing GST rates in textile sector to continue beyond 1st January, 2022
The GST Council’s 46th meeting was held today in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
The GST Council has recommended to defer the decision to change the rates in textiles recommended in the 45th GST Council meeting. Consequently, the existing GST rates in textile sector would continue beyond 1st January, 2022.
Ministry of Defence
Medical camps by BRO as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Key Highlights:
- 75 medical camps being organised in border states & friendly countries
- Free medical check-ups & free medicines to the needy
- Raising awareness among locals about COVID-19
- Free distribution of face masks & hand sanitizers
Border Roads Organisation  is conducting 75 medical camps in border states and friendly countries as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marking the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. A large number of camps are being conducted in Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Mizoram & Tripura as well as Bhutan.
As part of the campaign, BRO is providing free medical check-ups and free medicines to the needy people living in remote and border areas. These camps are also raising awareness among the local population in border areas about the Covid-19pandemic. People are also being informed about the importance of good hygiene, socialdistancing and wearing of masks. Free face masks and hand sanitizers are distributed to locals as part of the initiative.
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Ministry of Defence
RRM visits Station Canteen and ECHS Polyclinic Dehradun
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt visited Station Canteen and the ECHS Polyclinic in Dehradun on July 22, 2023. He interacted with the beneficiaries and took stock of the Canteen facilities. Appreciating the efforts of the management in leveraging technology to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure probity, Shri Bhatt said that all Canteens must undertake similar initiatives in installing Clientele Satisfaction Kiosks and Access Control Software. He praised the efforts made towards better inventory management and display of consumer goods.
Shri Bhatt also visited the ECHS Polyclinic and was impressed with the rest room complex built for veterans. The complex follows green building norms in utilizing natural lighting and ventilation. Designed for the specially abled, it facilitates the use of modern toilet cleaning implements and conservation of water.
Appreciating the increase in Registration counters from two to six, and the separate counters to cater to Senior Citizens and seamless online registration and referrals, RRM said that such efforts to improve patient care go a long way in improving the morale of those who have given their best years to the. Nation
The RRM appreciated the feedback kiosk which records all parameters of patient care and provides inputs to the decision makers to improve procedures and systems. The RRM said that such initiatives and the project towards establishing a LAN with the MH to obviate the need for the elderly to move to and fro from the MH to the Polyclinic, should be replicated in other stations as well.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM assumes Charge as Director General Naval Operations
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on 07 Jun 21. An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987. He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval War College, Karanja, and Naval Command College, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
The Flag Officer is a specialist in Anti-Submarine Warfare  and has served on frontline warships of the Navy as ASW Officer and later as the Executive Officer and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided Destroyer INS Mysore
He has commanded the missile corvette INS Kora, the missile frigate INS Shivalik and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. He has held important staff appointments in IHQ MoD  in the Directorate of Staff Requirements, Directorate of Personnel, and the Directorate of Net-Centric Operations.
On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in Feb 2016, he was appointed as the Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff  at HQ IDS, New Delhi, and subsequently as the Chief Staff Officer  in Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area and Flag Officer Sea Training.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar is a recipient of the AtiVishishtSeva Medal and VishishtSeva Medal for distinguished service.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala & Amritsar
Due to approaching of westerlies winds, further progress of monsoon over remaining parts of northwest India is likely to be slow
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

ALL INDIA WEATHER SUMMARY AND FORECAST BULLETIN
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through 20.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala and Amritsar.
- Due to approaching of mid-latitude westerlies winds, further progress of monsoon over remaining parts of northwest India is likely to be The progress of monsoon is being monitored continuously and further update will be provided on daily basis.
- The Low Pressure Area lies over east Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar and associated cyclonic circulation extends upto mid-tropospheric
- The trough at mean sea level runs from Northwest Rajasthan to northwest Bay of Bengal across Haryana, Southwest Uttar Pradesh, center of low pressure area over east Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and extends upto 9 km above mean sea level .
- Under the influence of above systems:
- Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated thunderstorm & lightning over most parts of East, Central & Northeast India during next 4-5 Isolated heavy rainfall over the region during next 3 days and isolated extremely heavy falls also very likely over Bihar on 15th June.
- Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with isolated thunderstorm & lightning over most parts of Northwest India during next 2 days and decrease in rainfall activity thereafter except East Uttar Pradesh where fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely to continue during next 4-5 days. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over East Uttar Pradesh during next 5 days and extremely heavy rainfall also very likely over East Uttar Pradesh on 15th
- An offshore trough runs from North Maharashtra coast to North Kerala coast, under its influence Wide spread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls, thunderstorm & lightning very likely over south Konkan & Goa, Karnataka and Kerala & Mahe during next 3
Moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning and strong gusty winds very likely over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi on 15th June. This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals staying outdoors.

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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala visits border villages in Ladakh
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala visited border villages in Ladakh where he was given a warm welcome by the village representatives. Shri Parshottam Rupalainteracted with the local villagers. He assured that soon a veterinary ambulance will be inducted into service and added that a proposal for water lifting will be prepared. He said that other demands will also be considered with other Govt. Department/ agencies.
Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala distributes yak shearing machine
The Union Minister also distributed yak shearing machines, Rebo nomadic tents made of yak hair and cattle-feed among the beneficiaries. Later, he also interacted with other herders. Similarly, the Union Minister also visited Sato village where he interacted with the people of Sato, Kargyam and Parma. Giving a patient hearing, the Union Minister assured to consider their demands.
The dignataries were provided mementos of Frozen Pangong Lake marathon conducted under ‘vibrant village programme’.
The Union Minister visited the winter reserve pasture of Tashi Tsering of Sato village and enquired about the health of yak herd.On the way to Phobrang the Minister interacted with the Jawan and officers of 24 ITBP Battalion and appreciated the work.At Phobrang, the Minister was given a warm traditional welcome by the villagers of Kakjung, Phobrang,and Yourgo.
Shri Parshottam Rupala visits Ladakhi Nomadic Hut
In a one-to- one interaction with the villagers, various issues of Phobrang village were discussed which include pasture development, yak breeding centre, Rural Banking facilities, feral dog control programme, provision of more yak units of larger sizes, exposure tour of nomads to Central Asia, equipment and training to women SHGs of Phobrang village for value addition of Pashmina. Shri Rupala assured the community to address their concerns. He also interacted with KonchokStobgais who run a woman SHG working with Pashmina value addition and visited the craft centre at the village and appreciated their hard work.